Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Skift Take: Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carriers assets.

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

EHL Insights underscores the importance of mental health and well&being in the workplace, particularly within the hospitality industry. It highlights how a culture of well&being can lead to improved employee performance, reduced turnover rates, and overall business success.

Hospitality

Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

2024 marked a turning point for global travel. Unlike the previous years, 2024 saw the industry shift focus to real growth.

Travel

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Article - Global Hotel Industry Witnesses the Largest Occupancy Decline in 10 Months due to the Shift in Lunar New Year Calendar - U.S.

Occupancy

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

Sales

Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Skift Take: The National Transportation Safety Board did not specify how many air traffic controllers were working at the time of the collision.

Hospitality Tech

JANUARY 31, 2025

So was formerly Senior Vice President of Digital Experience at Shake Shack,

Hospitality Tech

JANUARY 31, 2025

Through enhanced payment processes and intuitive order management, this collaboration paves the way for an unprecedented customer experience.

Management

Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Skift Take: On todays podcast we discuss hotel CEOs and their business-first embrace of diversity, the ongoing airline crash investigation in Washington, D.C., and an Indian tourist boom in Japan.

Business

Hospitality Tech

JANUARY 31, 2025

Only 6% of brands view user experience as a challenge, and just 29% are actively addressing the issue or prioritizing platform improvements, showing a glaring disconnect between consumer needs and brand priorities.

Consumer

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact communities across California, the hotel industry is stepping up at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected.

Hotels

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

Sales

Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many of my clients and prospects tell me that the 4th quarter is when they take time to discuss sales plans (goals) and business plans with their salespeople. The purpose, obviously, is to get everyone on the same page with expectations of performance for the coming year. In my experience, I find that the process they utilize is either too complicated or too simple, and the process isn't really a process; it's the presenting of a predetermined sales goal for each producer.

Sales

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Modern attendees expect experiences tailored to their preferences, necessitating more personalized event content and marketing strategies. Event planners must leverage data analytics tools to understand attendee behavior better and deliver customized experiences.

Events

Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2025

GREENVILLE, South CarolinaThe Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District, a hotel owned by Windsor Aughtry and managed by Hospitality America, has completed a property-wide renovation. Designed with the new North American prototype, all guestrooms and public spaces received a complete transformation, including doubling the size of the fitness center and installing all new equipment, and adding an outdoor patio with a fireplace.

Hospitality

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) applauds todays reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D&Minn.) and Jerry Moran (R&Kan.).

Hotels

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

Management

Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2025

FLORENCE, South CarolinaRaines added Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, North Carolina, to its management portfolio. This is the third hotel that Raines is managing for Clarendon Properties. Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East provides access to major North Carolina cities such as Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham.

Management

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Hospitality

Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2025

MIAMI BEACH, FloridaHotel Continental reopened as Miami Beachs first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property. The newly remodeled five-story, 100-room hotel, was purchased by Spot On Ventures for $44 million and managed by Highgate. The property includes a nostalgic style with midcentury-modern design and social spaces. Spot On Ventures acquires, develops, and operates hospitality assets with a view to long-term ownership.

Hotels

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Article - Celebrating 10 Years, HFTP Opens Applications for Entrepreneur 20X 2025 - The hospitality technology startup pitch competition invites companies to compete at HITEC on June 18 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Hospitality

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Hospitality

Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2025

WASHINGTONAs expected with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Jan. 25, 2025. U.S. Hotel Performance January 19-25, 2025 Percentage change from comparable week in 2024 Occupancy: 54.3 percent (down 3.4 percent) ADR: $154.21 (up 3.4 percent) RevPAR: $83.74 (down 0.2 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Los Angeles reported the largest occupancy gain (up 6 percent to 68.7 percent).

Occupancy

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) appoints Brian Hicks as its new President and CEO, marking a significant transition in the organization's leadership

Sales

STAAH

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we step into a brand-new year, were thrilled to bring you the first product update of 2025! Last year was a goldmine of optimizations, refining your experience on the product dashboard to pure perfection. This year, were turning things up a notch- think of it as the dashboard maturing like a fine wine, with UX smoother than velvet. Lets dive into whats new and set the stage for this fantastic year!

Cancellation

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Article - Insights from HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality - Week's Highlights Ending 24 January 2025 - Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS

Hospitality

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Sales

Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2025

Marcus & Millichap , a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, arranged the sale of Black Forest Lodge, a 60-room hotel with 2,300 sq. ft.of retail space in Big Bear Lake, CA. Christian Apt, senior associate with the firm, exclusively marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer with support from Allan Miller, Chris Gomes and Skyler Cooper of the Miller-Gomes Hotel Team at Marcus & Millicha

Real Estate

Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 31, 2025

Unhitched Outdoors, and their RV park ownership group, Unhitched RV and management division, Unhitched Management, a leader in outdoor hospitality, has selected TravelBoom Hotel Marketing to develop a front&facing corporate site (www.UnhitchedRV.com).

Hotel Marketing

Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2025

As expected with the MLK Day holiday, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through January 25. January 19-25 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024) Occupancy: 54.3% (-3.4%) Average daily rate (ADR): $154.21 (+3.4%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $83.74 (-0.2%) Among the Top 25 markets, Los Angeles reported the largest occupancy gain (+6% to 68.7%).

Average Daily Rate

Hotel Designs

JANUARY 31, 2025

Hotel Designs Trailborn Surf & Sound a coastal first for the Trailborn brand Trailborn Surf & Sound a coastal first for the Trailborn brand Outdoor hospitality brand Trailborn, has announced the official opening of Trailborn Surf & Sound, a revitalised property creating a new hospitality landmark in one of the Americas best surf towns, creating a new design-forward destination for beach goers across the South and East Coast… Marking the brands fourth property, Trailborn Sur

Branding

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

Sales

Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2025

RobertDouglas has promoted Andrew Heilmann to the position of managing director and Max Chipouras to the position of VP. Heilmann, previously an SVP, will work closely with the firms team across the country leading on a broad range of investment sale, structured financing and joint venture equity assignments, as well as using his experience in the hotel management and development sectors to guide clients raising capital for new brand and growth strategies.

Real Estate

Hotel Designs

JANUARY 31, 2025

Hotel Designs Red Sea Global introduces Red Sea Residences Red Sea Global introduces Red Sea Residences With homes designed by world-renowned architects and supported by five-star hospitality partnerships, Red Sea Residences offers luxury living in the heart of the Red Sea… Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA , has unveiled its residential property brand Red Sea Residences.

Retail

Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2025

Edgewater Group LLC has sold the 77-room Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels in Destin, FL for $7 million. The property was originally bought by EC Hospitality LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Valley Forge Fund II LP for $6.5 million in December 2017. In December of 2021, EC Hospitality refinanced the asset with a distribution to its fund. The post Edgewater sells FL Sleep Inn for $7M appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Hospitality

Hotelier Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

BURNABY, B.C. Atlific Hotels has added the Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel to its portfolio of managed properties. Located just 30 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and 40 minutes from the U.S. border, the hotel provides access to a range of must-visit destinations in British Columbia. Boasting 136 modern and spacious guestrooms, with select accommodations offering kitchenettes for added convenience, the hotel is designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers.

Hotels

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Pipeline